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BioEnergyMedicalCenter4201VarsityDrive,SuiteAAnnArbor,MI48108
(p)734-995-3200(f)734-995-4254PEDIATRICPATIENTINITIALCONTACTFORM:Pleaseindicateyourinterestinbeingevaluatedby
BioEnergyMedicalCenter/Dr.Neuenschwanderandbecomingapatientofthepracticebycompletingandsigningtheformbelowandreturningittotheaddressabove.PleasenotethatBio
EnergyMedicalCenterisaspecializedconsultationbasedpracticeandyoumustmaintainaseparateprimarycarephysicianforyourchild’sgeneralhealthcareneedsandfollow-up.
AppointmentDate:_____________________Time__________________Today’sDate_____________
Mother’sName:______________________________________________________________________________
Father’sName:_______________________________________________________________________________
Street:_________________________________________________________________________________________
City:_________________________________________State:_________________Zip:___________________
HomePhone:______________________________CellPhone______________________________________
EmailAddress_______________________________________________________________________________
Child’sName:____________________________________________Sex:___________Age:_____________
InordertoscheduleanewpatientpediatricconsultationwithDr.Neuenschwander,youmustsendthefollowingitemstotheaboveaddressoremailpaperworktodrneu@bioenergymedicalcenter.com.Oncepaperworkanddepositareobtained,youwillbecontactedbyourofficetoscheduleanappointment.
• ThisPediatricPatientInitialContactForm–whichMUSTbesignedbyBOTHparents• Acheckforthe$150refundabledeposit(ifappointmentcancelledwithmorethan7days’notice),
madepayabletoBioEnergyMedicalCenter• ThePracticePolicy–formMUSTbesignedbyBOTHparents• AcompletedPediatricPatientQuestionnaire
Thefeeforyourinitialconsultationis$525.00(lessthedeposit)andincludes:• Comprehensivereviewofyourchild’shistoryandquestionnaire• ConsultationwithDr.Neuenschwanderforapproximatelytwohours• Treatmentoutlineandrecommendations• Effective January 1, 2014 Dr. Neuenschwanderwill no longer submit to insurance, youwill be
providedareceiptthatcanbesubmittedforpossiblereimbursement.Sign___________________________________________________Date____________________Sign____________________________________________________Date_____________________
PRACTICE POLICIES
OFFICE POLICY:
We require a credit card number on file for all patients in order to schedule appointments. To be considered an active patient and receive ongoing care, we require that a child be seen in our office at least once per calendar year. All other follow-up appointments may be in person or by telephone.
CANCELLATION POLICIES:
As part of our continued effort to provide you with the very best medical care and to accommodate all appointment requests, we are requiring a valid credit card be on file to reserve your time with our clinicians. Our clinicians meticulously prepare for each appointment prior to the time of your appointment. This ensures that we achieve the high standard of care and treatment we pride ourselves on. All services are provided by appointment only and this scheduled time is reserved for your exclusive use. The cancellation policy differs by the type of appointment, as documented below.
Cancellation of an Initial Consult
All new patient appointments must be canceled 7 days prior to your scheduled appointment. Appointments not cancelled within 7 days of the scheduled appointment will be billed at 50% of the standard initial consultation fee.
Follow-up Appointment Cancellation
We require two business day’s notice for follow-up consultations, which includes office visits or telephone consults with any of our clinicians. Appointments not cancelled two business day’s of the scheduled appointment will be billed at 100% of the standard fee for the follow-up service. Fees for non-cancellation of follow-up appointments are non-refundable and may not be used as credit to a future consultation or procedure.
To cancel an appointment, please call 734-995-3200. Our general office hours are Monday thru Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. All cancellations must be stated via telephone. If you cannot reach us in person by phone, you can leave a detailed voicemail message with your name, patient’s name, date and time of your scheduled appointment. In the case of a true medical emergency or an act of God (natural disaster) our cancellation policy does not apply but may require documentation in writing. If you have any questions regarding any of these policies, please call our office at 734-995-3200. Your cooperation and understanding in this matter are greatly appreciated.
I/WE ________________________________________________________________ have read and understand the above outlined polices.
Parent/Guardian Signature _____________________________ Date____________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature _____________________________ Date____________________________
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) covers a range of abnormalities. On one end of the spectrum is the severely autistic (“Rainman” type) patient; while on the other is a person with attention deficit disorder (ADHD). Persistent developmental delay (PDD) and Asperger’s Syndrome lie in between. There has been a rapid and concerning increase in the incidence of ASD to the point where one in 50 children born will be diagnosed with ASD. The incidence is even higher in males. There has been much work in the field of genetics to identify anomalies that may cause ASD. So far, over one hundred genetic anomalies have been identified that are linked with ASD. However, if genetics were the sole cause of ASD, we would not see the alarming rise in its incidence. The rate of a solely genetic disorder should stay constant over time. There is a much more sophisticated understanding of the relationship between genes and environment that has come to the forefront—a field called genomics. Genomics recognizes that the genetic blue print is only a set of possibilities; it is the interaction of those genes with the environment that determines how a person develops. With this in mind, a number of pioneering physicians and research scientists have been looking at ASD to find what environmental factors may play a role in the development of ASD and whether manipulating these factors could reverse the process and actually cure a child with ASD. This is known as the bio-medical approach to the treatment of ASD and has been championed by groups such as Defeat Autism Now! (previously known as DAN!) and The Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs (MAPS). This approach is what we use at Bio Energy to treat our patients who have been diagnosed with ASD.
The first are of interest lies in the digestive tract. It has been known since autism was first described that most of these children have issues with their digestion. These range from simple stomach upset and bloating to severe, explosive diarrhea. Dietary changes frequently are the first step in treating ASD. Approaches include a gluten and casein free diet, a rotation diet, a specific carbohydrate diet, or a low oxalate diet. Gluten and casein are proteins found in grains (especially wheat) and dairy, respectively. They appear to be an issue of ASD children on two fronts. First, many children have delayed-type hypersensitivity to these proteins—in essence, they are allergic to them. Secondly, these proteins are broken down into intermediates that act like opiates—altering behavior and contributing to the children’s separation from their environment. Over 60% of ASD children improved with this diet alone based on parent reporting. The rotation diet is based on a child’s individual food sensitivities. We perform blood testing to determine a child’s sensitivity profile and make recommendations on these results. The specific carbohydrate diet can aid children that have issues with intestinal candidiasis (yeast) or sugar sensitivities. The low oxalate diet can be helpful with children that remain agitated despite other interventions or if there is any evidence of joint problems. If this sounds overwhelming, don’t worry. We try to tailor a child’s diet to his or her specific issues based on history, observation, and some testing.
The second area of importance for children with ASD is the arena of methylation and sulfation. These describe biochemical processes that are essential for detoxification and energy production. Children with ASD appear to be deficient in one or both of these areas. Because of this, they are much more sensitive to environmental toxins than are unaffected children. If an unaffected child is presented with an environmental toxin such as a pesticide residue, their sulfation mechanisms with take care of the problem. A child with ASD that has a problem with this system will be unable to process the same toxin without causing other problems. The ASD child will have to “rob Peter to pay Paul;” methylation and sulfation components will be stolen from energy production in order to assist with detoxification. The net result will be a cell that cannot function properly. The brain is particularly sensitive to this process. If these changes occur in an adult, they will experience “brain fog” and fatigue. If they occur in a child with a developing brain, they will result in delayed or regressed development and behavioral problems. Treatment involves identifying the toxins in the child’s environment, removal of those toxins from both the environment and the child, and nutritional support to promote or supplement these systems. Much of the biochemical testing we do at Bio Energy is designed to identify these toxins and metabolic abnormalities.
A third area of concern with ASD children is the immune system and the syndrome of chronic infections. Many ASD children have problems with recurrent infections with strep or other common organisms. One recent study demonstrated almost 60% of ASD children tested positive for Mycoplasma (a common atypical bacterial infection) while only 5% of unaffected children tested positive. A positive or negative result was based on the presence or absence of the bacterial DNA in the child’s blood using an extremely sensitive technique called PCR. There were similar results when these children were tested for Chlymadia pneumonia and Human Herpes Virus 6. This would suggest that some part of the ASD child’s immune system is not functioning properly. In addition, many ASD children have abnormal stool cultures showing many potentially disease causing (pathogenic) organisms as well as a lack of healthy bacteria. There are a number of stool and blood tests that we perform to try to identify and treat these organisms.
Another issue with ASD children is heavy metal treatment with chelation. Many ASD children have elevated levels of lead, mercury, and other toxic metals when tested appropriately. A large percentage of children with ASD will show improvement with chelation (the process of removing these metals using compounds that bind them and remove them from the body). Most chelators we use also have the added benefit of being excellent supporters of the sulfation processes we discussed earlier. At Bio Energy, we use both urine challenge testing as well as hair analysis to determine who might benefit from chelation therapy. Children that demonstrate issues with sulfation may also be prescribed chelation in an effort to improve that function as well.
Finally, a word on “traditional” treatment of ASD. Nothing we do at Bio Energy in the treatment of ASD is intended to replace the usual ABA, PT/OT/Speech therapies of traditional medicine. At the end of the day, ASD children have problems processing their environment. They need to be taught the most basic issues of life, social interaction, and appropriate behavior. The biomedical approaches are intended to allow this learning to occur, not replace the process of teaching. The same is true of medications. We will do everything we can to identify and correct reasons why a child is agitated and misbehaving; however, sometimes medication is the only way for a child to calm down enough to learn.
We strive to be thorough in our approach to the child with ASD. This begins with parents filling out a thorough history of the child’s development, history, and previous therapies that have been tried. We ask that this be done a few weeks in advance of the initial evaluation so that Dr. Neuenschwander can read it in advance. The actual appointment is scheduled for two hours. This will allow Dr. Neuenschwander to get a complete history and observe the child in action. Based on these ingredients, Dr. Neuenschwander will recommend further testing and or dietary changes and supplements.
Bio Energy Medical Center James Neuenschwander, M.D.
4201 Varsity Drive, Suite A Ann Arbor, MI 48108
June, 2018
PATIENT CONSENT FORM To Whom It May Concern: May I ask that you sign a copy of this document and return it to Bio Energy Medical Center? Your signature will document your understanding and consent of the following principles and practice. There has been a rising incidence in the US and elsewhere of problems in children that fall diagnostically within a spectrum of autistic disorders (ASD) and possibly related attention problems (ADHD). To the extent that any individual displays symptoms of ASD and ADHD, he or she may be a participant in the rising incidence of these problems. To the extent that these problems are increasing in incidence beyond any measure that could be attributed to a purely genetic cause (which would be stable in incidence over long periods) any participant in the increase may be assumed to have causes consistent with environmental factors. Based on such considerations I would like to have such causes considered in the evaluation of my child. In asking Dr. Neuenschwander for help in optimizing the options for my child I have been aware that my child’s syndrome includes many features that are not necessary to diagnose ASD or ADHD in a given child and may include symptoms related to other body systems than behavior, cognition and socialization. These symptoms are indicated on the questionnaire and other documents introduced at the initial visit. I was not seeking a treatment or cure for a disease such as Autism, but rather an approach focusing on my child as an individual. Is there something of which this person should be rid, which would result in better function? I understand that as a matter of public policy, no environmental cause has been proven link to ASD or ADHD or related problems in children or adults. I grasp the difference between public and private health policy and insist that the threshold for reasonableness in decisions applied to any given individual may be lower than that required for proof as applied to large groups of individuals. Moreover I insist that my child be treated as an individual, not solely on the basis of his or her diagnostic grouping. Therefore, borrowing from a list of possible environmental factors that have been suggested as causative of the rise of incidence in ASD, ADHD and possibly related problems I desire that such factors be considered in the investigation of the biochemical, immunological and toxicological aspects of my child’s problems. I am familiar with writings or the contents of writings that describe the factors associated with the rise in incidence of ASD and related problems. These include the Newsletters of the Autism Research Institute, Biomedical Assessment Options For Children with Autism and Related Problems, by Pangborn, J and Baker, SM. Published by The Autism Research Institute, Biological Treatments for Autism and PDD, by William Shaw, PhD, Children With Starving Brains: A Medical Treatment Guide for Autism Spectrum Disorder, Second Edition, by Jaquelyn McCandless, MD, the syllabi of the meetings of the Defeat Autism Now! (DAN!) Organization, The Chemistry of Autism, by Baker, SM et all presented at the Autism Research Institute™ Defeat Autism Now! Conference in Philadelphia PA, April 2008, as well as various postings on the Internet that refer to the questions and theories expressed in these writing. I desire that my child be evaluated with diagnostic steps aimed at some or all of the following factors that are referred to in the above publications or in the references cited by them. These factors include possible responsiveness to: Nystatin, Sporanox, Nizoral, Diflucan, Lamisil, oral amphoteracin B, Saccharomyces boulardii, and other over the counter antifungal substances.
• Diet excluding yeasts, molds, and sugars • Diet excluding casein and gluten • Diet excluding starches (Specific Carbohydrate Diet as described in Breaking the Vicious Cycle
• Administration of various sulfur bearing substances that are broadly considered to be useful in the detoxification of heavy metals but may also be effective in providing support to the chemistry of sulfation in its other roles in human biochemistry. These compounds are reduced gluthatione, thiamine tetrahydrofurfurly disulfide (TTFD), and alpha lipoic acid, nacetyl cysteine, and Epsom salt baths.
• Vitamin and mineral supplements • Supplements of certain amino acids, which may, depending on diagnostic evidence, address problems of
maldigestion of proteins, malabsorption of essential amino acids, abnormalities of precursors of neurotransmitters, and deficits of sulfuramino acids.
• Supplements of omega 3 oils • Methylcobalmin (methylB12) • Folic acid, folinic acid (leucovorin), 5methyltetrahydrofolate(Folapro) • Vitamin B6 and Magnesium • Acyclovir or related antiviral compounds • Probiotics • Oral transfer factor • Digestive enzymes • Oral immune globulin • Intravenous Immune globulin if I request referral to a doctor who gives it. • Secretin
I understand that none of the above constitutes treatment for a disease but in each case, if administered to my child, is a diagnostic measure designed to determine effectiveness. Only on the basis of initial persuasive evidence of effectiveness would any of these measures constitute more than a diagnostic test. I understand that the judgment of such effectiveness may be based on changes in signs, symptoms and laboratory tests. I further understand that there are scientifically plausible links implied among the various causative factors in the above list and that combinations of these measures may be helpful when single measures may fail. I understand that in my child’s record, where any of these measures is listed in a section labeled treatment that the measure constitutes a therapeutic trial and as such is a diagnostic test of efficacy. I understand that essentially all of the above factors have been declared unproven. I understand that essentially all of the above factors may be considered unproven or experimental by third party payers. My acknowledgement below constitutes my consent to the diagnostic approach embodied in this document. Any specific measures taken have been or will be carried out by me or under my supervision as a parent. To the extent that some of the diagnostic approaches embodied in this document have already been undertaken in my child’s care I acknowledge that my understanding of the approaches at the time of first considering each of these steps was essentially no different than at the time of signing this document. At no time in the course of my child’s care did Dr. Neuenschwander lack my completely informed consent. Parent Print_____________________________ Parent Sign_________________________ Date _____________ Parent Print_____________________________ Parent Sign__________________________ Date ______________ HIPAA Consent I am aware that a document containing my privacy rights under the HIPAA laws is available in the Bio Energy Medical Center waiting room should I wish to review it. By signing this document, I am signifying that I understand and agree to its provisions. Parent:____________________________________________ Date________________________________
Bio Energy Medical Center
"English”VersionofPatientConsentForm
The intent of this consent is to be clear on Bio Energy Medical Center’s approach to the biomedicaltreatment of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit (ADHD), orrelateddisorders.Thesalientpointsoftheconsent(inplainEnglish)are:
• The “standard” model of ASD is that it is a genetically programmed psychiatric disorder.Therefore, the only treatment is to use behavioral/cognitive techniques and psychiatric medications.Even though the original description of autism includedmanyphysical symptoms, these are felt to beunimportantinthetreatmentofASD.WhileDr.Neuagreethattherearemanygeneticcomponentsthatare at play inASD and related disorders, themanifestation of these geneticmutations are affected byenvironmentalfactorsinthevastmajorityofchildrenwithASDandrelateddisorders.
• Weaskthatparents/caretakersbesomewhatfamiliarwiththebiomedicalapproach.Anumberofbooks/referencesare listed. Wedonotexpectyou to readandmemorizeall these sources. Theyarelistedsothatyoucanbecomeinformedpriortoyourvisit.
• ThetreatmentprotocolsusedbyDr.Neuarelisted. Noneofthetreatmentsareacceptedbythe“powersthatbe”inpediatricsastreatmentsforASD.Thesetreatmentsareusedbothdiagnosticallyandtherapeutically.Althoughwehavemanytestsatourdisposal,frequentlytheonlywaytodetermineifatreatment will be helpful is to try the treatment first (diagnostic trial). If it helps, we continue thattreatment(therapeuticuse).
• Theprotocolsmentionedarealwaysinadditiontothebehavioralandcognitivetreatments. WedonotcurrentlyofferthesetypesoftreatmentsatBEMC.
• Finally, theconsentmentions thatany treatments thatareundertakenprior toofficiallysigningtheconsentaredonewiththeelementsoftheconsentforminplace.
Ifyouhaveanyquestionsabouttheconsentformorourapproach,pleasedonothesitatetocontactusattheabovenumbers.
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PERSONAL INFORMATION Date Questionnaire Received: ____ / ____ / ____ Date of Initial Consultation: ____ / ____ /
[The above line is for office use only]
Child’s Name: First: Last: Middle Initial: Parent(s) Name(s):
Address: Street: City:
State: Zip: Phone: ( ) Cell # :( ) Email:
Child’s birth date: Month: Day: Year: Child’s Sex (Circle One): Male/Female
Responsible Party’s Social Security Number (If billing insurance): — —
Primary Care Physician: Name: City: State: Zip: Phone #: ( ) Cell #: ( )
Health insurance: Phone #: Group# ID #:
Subscriber’s Name: Subscriber’s Date of Birth:Siblings: Name: Sex Birthdate
Male/Female Month: Day: Year:
Male/Female Month: Day: Year: Parent’s occupation(s):
Note: Please bring a fairly recent picture of your child that we may keep plus a baby picture that we may look at and return.
Diagnoses or explanation given to you about your child (Date of diagnoses: _____/_____/_____) :
Other problems to be addressed:
Bio Energy Medical Center James R. Neuenschwander, M.D. 4201 Varsity Drive, Suite A Ann Arbor, MI 48108 734-995-3200 fax 734-995-4254
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PERSONAL INFORMATION (Continued) Describe your child to me, including his/her history. Please be as detailed as possible.
• When did you first notice your child’s problem?
• What did you first notice? • Was the onset of your child’s problem sudden or gradual? • Was there any event or illness that you or others think brought on your child’s symproms?
Please make notation of any other event, action, etc. that you think may have some bearing/ relationship to your child’s condition. Again, be as detailed as possible and do not hesitate to mention anything, no matter how small or insignificant, that you believe is related to your child’s problem(s):
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CHILD’S MEDICAL HISTORY PRIMARY DOCTOR (S)
Name Phone Numbers City
THERAPIST(S) Speech - Occupational - Physical - Other
Name Type of Therapist Phone City Hours/Week
Other Care-Givers
Name Phone City Date of Evaluation
Specialist(s)
Naturopath(s)/Homeopath(s) Nutritionist
Other
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PRENATAL HISTORY Maternal age at delivery: _________ years
Illnesses during pregnancy: Medication/Vaccines during pregnancy including flu vaccine:
Dental work during pregnancy?
Complications during pregnancy: Complications during labor and delivery:
Mode of delivery: C-section/vaginal? If C-section, explain why: If vaginal delivery, did you have forceps/vacuum?
Medication(s) during labor and delivery? Full term/premature? (Circle one) How many weeks? ________ weeks
Complications after delivery?
Medications given to child during hospital stay?
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DIETARY/NUTRITIONAL HISTORY Breast-fed? Yes/No (Circle One): If yes, how long? _________
Bottle-fed? Brand of formula? ___________ Begun at what age? _______ For how long? ___________
Foods? Begun at what age? First foods? _____________________________________
Whole milk? Yes/No (Circle One) If yes, begun at what age? _______ Known allergies to food? (Please list): ______________________________________________________
Suspected sensitivities to foods? (Please list): ______________________________________________
Food cravings? (Please list): ______________________________________________________________ Foods my child eats: (Place � in appropriate column)
3 - 5 times/ 1 - 3 Never or Used to eat a lot Food Daily week times/ almost never but no longer does
week
Cookies: Candy:
Sweet foods: Caffeine (soda, tea, etc.):
Chocolate:
Milk: Whole:
2 % : 1 % : Skim:
Cheese: Ice Cream: Salty Foods: Meat: Pasta:
Bread: White: Wheat:
Other:
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DIETARY/NUTRITIONAL HISTORY (Continued) Check (�) the most appropriate description below of your child’s diet: Mostly
baby foods
Mostly carbohydrates (bread, pasta, etc.)
Mostly dairy (milk, cheese, etc.)
Mostly meat
Mostly vegetarian (vegetables, fruits, grains, etc.)
Other. Describe: Please describe your child’s stool pattern (Examples: daily, foul, large, mushy, etc.):
Please list the foods and beverages normally consumed by your child for three typical days: DAY 1
Breakfast: Morning snack(s):
Lunch:
Afternoon snack(s):
Dinner: Other
DAY 2
Breakfast:
Morning snack(s): Lunch:
Afternoon snack(s): Dinner:
Other DAY 3
Breakfast:
Morning snack(s): Lunch:
Afternoon snack(s): Dinner:
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FAMILY HISTORY List any allergies, major illnesses, genetic diseases or problems for each of the following family members of your child: Mother: Father: Siblings: Maternal Grandparents: Paternal Grandparents: Others:
SOCIAL HISTORY Who lives in the home with your child:
Are any children in your family adopted?
Pets in the house:
Caregivers besides parents:
List the people most important in your child’s life: Recent changes, losses, births, deaths, divorce, remarriage or moves: Recent travel:
Child’s response to these changes:
Is your child involved in any sports, music or other activities? Please describe: How does your child interact with other children?
• With adults:
•What makes your child happy?
•Sad?
•Angry?
•Stressed?
•How do you as a parent deal with these emotions in your child?
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ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORY Do you, your child, or any family members practice any relaxation/stress management techniques? Please describe:
CIRCLE THE APPROPRIATE ANSWERS TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
Location of home: City/Suburban/Wooded/Farm Other (describe): Water: City/well Purification system: Yes/No If yes, please describe:
Type of heat: Electric/gas/oil/other If other, please describe:
Do you live near: Power lines/woods/industrial areas/water?
If you live near water, list type: Swamp/river/ocean/other If other, please describe:
Does your home have a lot of: Dust/mold/down or feather items (pillows, upholstery, stuffed animals?) If, so, please give details: Describe your child’s bedroom (Circle appropriate response):
Bedding: Synthetic/down/feather? Mattress cover: Yes/No Crib/Junior Bed/Adult Bed
Flooring: Carpet: Wall-to-wall or area rug? Wood? Glued down? Synthetic pad?
Window treatment: Shades/blinds/thin curtain/heavy curtain/valance/other? If other, describe: Other items in room including furniture, toys, stuffed animals: Flooring in other rooms:
Child’s bathroom?
Living room?
Family room/play room?
Is your child sensitive to or bothered by any of the following? Please check where appropriate and list specific products if possible:
Perfumes/cosmetics? Mold?
Cleaning products? Pollens/grasses?
Soaps? Animals (dander)?
Detergents? Gasoline?
Dust? Paint?
Other?
Please list known allergies:
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DEVELOPMENTAL HISTORY Please list age when following skills were mastered and any problems associated with these skills: First
words: (Age: _____ ) Phrases or sentences: (Age: _____ )
Pulling to stand: (Age: _____ )
Walking: (Age: _____ )
Sitting up: (Age: _____ )
Crawling: (Age: _____ )
Running: (Age: _____ )
Walking up/down steps without help: (Age: _____ )
Jumping: (Age: _____ )
Learned to pedal: (Age: _____ )
Rode 2-wheel bicycle: (Age: _____ )
Put on clothing: (Age: _____ )
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MEDICAL HISTORY Please mark which tests have been done and provide date and results
Evaluation/Test Date Results (normal, abnormal or unsure)
24 Hour Amino Acids
Amino Acid Screen
Blood Chemistry Screen
Blood Count (CBC)
Blood Test—Fatty Acid
Blood Test—Food Allergies
CT Scan (specify area)
Colonoscopy
DMSA Loading Study
EEG
Folic Acid
Fragile X Chromosome Study
Hair Elements
Hearing Test
Immune Profile
Intestinal Permeability
Liver Detox Profile
MRI (specify area)
Organic Acids—fungal/bacteria
Organic Acids—Metabolism
PET Scan
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MEDICAL HISTORY Please mark which tests have been done and provide date and results
Evaluation/Test Date Results (normal, abnormal or unsure)
Pinworm Prep
Plasma Amino Acids
Plasma or Serum Zinc
RBC Elements
Serum Ferritin (Iron stores)
Serum Methylmalonic Acid
Serum Vitamin A
Small Bowel Biopsy
Stool Culture
Stool Parasites
Thyroid Profile
Uric Acid (blood or urine)
Urinary Peptides
Urine Elements
Urine Kryptopyrrole
X-Rays (specify)
Other:
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MEDICAL HISTORY (Continued)
Major surgeries - Please describe and give dates:
SURGERY DATE(S) RESULTS
Major injuries - Please describe and give dates: INJURY DATE(S) RESULTS
Illnesses - Please list appropriate dates and any complications:
ILLNESS DATE(S) COMPLICATIONS
Ear infections
Sinus infections
Bronchitis
Pneumonia
Thrush
Chicken Pox
Seizures
Mono
Other: (Please list):
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Child’s Last Name
Medication or Supplements Please check (�) substances taken now or in the past and mark the appropriate reaction
now past Medication or Supplement
Central Nervous System
Clozaril (clozapine)
Haldol
Prolixin
Risperdal
Seroquel
Stelazine
Thorazine
Zyprexa
Clonidine
Cogentin
Deanol (deaner, DMAE)
Dextromethorphan
Lithium
Naltrexone
St. John’s Wort
Anafranil
Depakene for behavior
Depakene for seizures
Depakote for behavior
Depakote for seizures
Dilantin
Felbatol
Gabitril
Keppra
Klonopin
Lamictal
Luvox
Mysoline
Very Good None Bad Good
Very Bad Comments
Bad then Good
Page 14 Parent’s Last Name
Child’s Last Name
Medication or Supplements Please check (�) substances taken now or in the past and mark the appropriate reaction
now past Medication or Supplement
Central Nervous System
Neurontin
Paxil
Phenobarbital
Straterra
Tegretol
Topamax
Trileptal
Valium
Zarotin
Zonegran
Adderall
Prozac
Zoloft
Amphetamine
Cylert
Dexedrine, dextroamphetamine
Fenfluramine
Focalin
Ritalin
Buspar
Chloral hydrate
Valium
Desipramine
Mallaril
Tofranil
Klonapin
Antihistamines Benadryl
Very Good None Bad Good
Very Bad Comments
Bad then Good
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Parent’s Last Name
Medication or Supplements Please check (�) substances taken now or in the past and mark the appropriate reaction
now past Medication or Supplement
Claritin
Singulair
Zyrtec
Digestive Flora
Antibiotics (specify type and num- ber of times)
Bactrim (septra)
Diflucan
Humatin
Lamisil
Nizoral
Nystatin
Saccharomyces boulardii
Sporonax
Transfer Factor (oral)/ Colostrum
Yodoxin
Digestion Bethenecol
Digestive enzymes
Pepsid
Peptidase enzymes
Probiotics
Detoxification DMPS
DMSA (succimer, chemet)
Reduced glutathione (TTFD)
Reduced glutathione (IV)
Reduced glutathione (oral)
Folic Acid
Melatonin
Very Good None Bad Good
Very Bad Comments
Bad then Good
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Medication or Supplements Please check (�) substances taken now or in the past and mark the appropriate reaction
now past Medication or Supplement Very Good
Nutrition and Metabolism Multivitamin (Specifiy)
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
Vitamin B6
5 HTP
Alpha Keto Glutarate (AKG)
Amino Acid Mix
Deanol
Dimethylglycine (DMG)
GABA
Glutamine
SAMe (SAM, Samyr)
TMG
Taurine
Tryptophan
Tyrosine
Calcium
Magnesium
Manganese
Selenium
Zinc
Human Growth Factor
IV Immune globulin
Kutapressin
Good None Bad Very Bad
Bad Comments
then Good
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Medication or Supplements Please check (�) substances taken now or in the past and mark the appropriate reaction
now past Medication or Supplement
Nutrition/Metabolism (cont.) Oral Immune globulin
Secretin (IV)
Secretin (transdermal/sublingual)
Steroids (oral)
Steroids (topical)
DHA rich oils
EPA rich oils
Omega 6 rich oils
Cod liver oil
Flax oil
Other Activated Charcoal
Alka Gold
Carbatrol
Tranxene
Famvir
Valtrex
Zovirax
OTHER:
Very Good None Bad Good
Very Bad Comments
Bad then Good
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Therapies and Diets Please indicate therapies and diets you have used and/or are using.
now past Very Good None Bad Very Bad
now past
Therapies
Acupuncture Auditory Training
Craniosacral
Energy Therapy (Specify)
Homeopathy
Lovaas (ABA)
Naturopathy
Neural Therapy
Occupational Therapy
Osteopathy
Physical Therapy
Sensory Diet
Speech Therapy
Other:
Diets
Gluten Free
Casein Free
Yeast Free
High Protein/ Low Carb
Salicylate Free
Low Phenolics
IgG reactive food avoidance
Specific Carbohydrate Diet
Other:
Good Bad
Very Good None Bad Very Good Bad
Comments then Good
Bad Comments
then Good
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SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS Please check (�) any signs/symptoms your child may demonstrate and note duration
and details if appropriate: No. Description
1 Stimming (repetitive actions or movements)
2 Rocking
3 Head banging
4 Self-mutilation
5 Nail biting
6 Hand/arm biting
7 Nail/skin picking
8 Aggressiveness (hitting, kicking, biting others)
9 Mood swings
10 Irritability/tantrums
11 Fears/anxieties
12 Hyperactivity
13 Inability to concentrate/focus
14 Always fidgety in his/her seat
15 Impulsive
16 Breath holding
17 Dizziness
18 Seizures
19 Poor coordination
20 Problems with buttons, ties, snaps or zippers
21 Processing problems - visual, motor, language, etc.
22 Problems with social interactions
23 Sensitive to crowds
24 Trouble remembering
25 Low self-esteem
26 Fatigue
27 Cold hands/feet
28 Cold intolerance
29 Heat intolerance
Mild Moderate Severe Duration Unique details
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SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS (Continued) Please check (�) any signs/symptoms your child may demonstrate and note duration
and details if appropriate: No. Description Mild Moderate Severe 30 Recurrent/chronic fever
31 Flushing
32 Difficulty falling to sleep
33 Night waking
34 Nightmares
35 Difficulty waking
36 Bed wetting/soiling
37 Day time wetting/soiling
38 Numbness/tingling in hands/feet
39 Headache
40 Blinking
41 Tics
41 Eye discharge
43 Dark circles/puffiness under eyes
44 Night-blindness in child/family
45 Congestion
46 Dripping nose
47 Sensitivity to bright lights
48 Earaches
49 Ringing in ears
50 Sensitive to sounds/noise
51 Bad breath
52 Nose bleeds
53 Acute sense of smell
54 Sore throats
55 Hoarseness
56 Cough
57 Wheezing
58 Geographic tongue
59 Swollen gums
Duration Unique details
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SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS (Continued) Please check (�) any signs symptoms your child may demonstrate and note duration
and details if appropriate: No. Description Mild Moderate Severe 60 Canker sores
61 Dry lips/mouth
62 Diarrhea
63 Constipation
64 Bloating
65 Passing gas
66 Belching
67 Stomach ache
68 Refusal to eat
69 Sensitive to texture of food
70 Difficulty swallowing
71 Food Craving
72 Grinding teeth
73 Mucous/blood in stools
74 Anal itching
75 Calf cramps
76 Other muscle cramps/spasms
77 Tremors
78 Weakness
79 Stiffness
80 Eczema
81 Psoriasis
82 Hives
83 Acne
84 Seborrhea (cradle cap)
85 Other rashes
86 Easy bruising
87 Itchy scalp
88 Dry skin
89 Oily skin
90 Pale skin
Duration Unique details
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SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS (Continued) No. Description Mild Moderate Severe Duration Unique Details 91 Sensitivity to insect bites
92 Sensitive to texture of clothes
93 Cracking/peeling hands
94 Cracking/peeling feet
95 Strong body odor
96 Strong urine odor
97 Strong stool odor
98 Soft nails
99 Thickening of nails
100 Ridges/pitting of nails
101 White spots/lines on nails
102 Brittle nails
103 Any OCD (obsessive com- pulsive) behaviors
104 Strategies to put pressure On abdomen
105 Reflux
106 Persistent colic
107 Toe walking
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SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS (Continued)
Describe any other symptoms you would like me to know about your child:
List any other history, pertinent thoughts or questions that you want to address:
Vaccine Record or attach a copy/date and any reaction
Diphtheria/Pertussis/Tetanus Date Bowel Swelling Crying Seizure Irritable Fever OtherDTaP 1DTaP 2DTaP 3DTaP 4DTaP 5 Adult Diphtheria/Tetanus (TD)Pediatric Diphtheria/Tetanus H Influenza Type B Date Bowel Swelling Crying Seizure Irritable Fever OtherHIB 1HIB 2HIB 3Polio (circle oral or Injection.)Date Bowel Swelling Crying Seizure Irritable Fever OtherOPV 1 / Injection 1OPV 2/ Injection 2OPV 3/ Injection 3OPV 4/ Injection 4Measles/Mumps/Rubella Date Bowel Swelling Crying Seizure Irritable Fever OtherMMR 1MMR 2 Hepatitis B Vaccine Date Bowel Swelling Crying Seizure Irritable Fever OtherHBV 1HBV 2HBV 3 Prevnar 13 (or other) Date Bowel Swelling Crying Seizure Irritable Fever Other1 dose2 dose3 dose4 doseRotovirus Date Bowel Swelling Crying Seizure Irritable Fever Other1 dose2 dose3 doseHepatitis A Date Bowel Swelling Crying Seizure Irritable Fever Other1 dose2 doseMiscellaneous Date Bowel Swelling Crying Seizure Irritable Fever OtherVaricella (Chicken Pox) 1Varicella (Chicken Pox) 2Flu Vaccine 1Flu Vaccine 2Flu Vaccine 3Flu Vaccine 4Flu Vaccine 5Other
Helpful resources
Books Healing and Preventing Autism, by Jenny McCarthy and Jerry Kartzinel, MD Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, Allergies, by Kenneth Bock MD Vaccines, Autism & Chronic Inflammation: The New Epidemic. Barbara Loe Fisher (NVIC.org) Special Diets for Special Kids and Special Diets for Special Kids Two, by Lisa Lewis
Websites Autism Research Institute (www.autism.com/ari) Talk About Curing Autism (www.tacanow.org) Center for the Study of Autism (www.autism.org) Autism One (www.autismone.com) Autism Network for Dietary Intervention (www.autismndi.com) Developmental Delay Resources (www.devdelay.org) Generation Rescue (www.generationrescue.org)
Gluten-Free/Casein-Free Diets/ Celiac Disease/Gluten Intolerance www.circleoflifenutrition.net Marjie’s Gluten Free Pantry (located in downtown Fenton) The recipe diva ( www.therecipediva.com) http://www.thecandidadiet.com/gluten-allergies-healthy-diet.htm Celiac Sprue Association (www.csaceliacs.org) Gluten Intolerance Group of North America (www.gluten.net) Celiac Disease Foundation (www.celiac.org) Gluten Free/Casein Free Diet (www.gfcfdiet.com) Gluten-Free links (/www.gflinks.com) Kinnikinnick Foods (www.kinnikinnick.com) Pamela’s Products (www.pamelasproducts.com) The Allergy Grocer (www.allergygrocer.com) The Gluten Free Mall (www.glutenfreemall.com) The Gluten Free Pantry (www.glutenfree.com) Shelley Case, RD (author of “Gluten Free Diet) (www.glutenfreediet.ca) Quick Start Diet Guide (www.enjoylifefoods.com) www.glutenfreeliving.com (magazine) www.livingwithout.com (magazine) www.glutenfreecookingclub.com www.glutenfreedrugs.com (for prescription and OTC drugs)
Environmental Health Institute for Children’s Environmental Health (www.iceh.org) Children’s Health Environmental Coalition (www.checnet.org) The Green Guide (www.thegreenguide.com) Environmental Working Group (www.ewg.org) The Collaborative on Health and the Environment (www.healthandenvironment.org)